Introduction

Company name: Animalcare Limited

Address: Common Road

Dunnington

York YO19 5RU

Telephone: 01904 487687

Fax: 01904 487611

Email: animalcare@animalcare.co.uk

Presentation

Amoxycare Capsules are presented as red and white capsules for oral administration to dogs. Each capsule contains 250mg Amoxycillin (as Amoxycillin Trihydrate).

Uses

Amoxycare Capsules contain a broad spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin which is bactericidal against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial pathogens found in dogs including the following; Pasteurella spp., Staphylococci (penicillin sensitive strains), and Streptococci.

When susceptible organisms are present treatment with Amoxycare Capsules may be effective in the following indications:

localised infections

alimentary tract infections

respiratory infections

urogenital tract infections

secondary bacterial infections

generalised infections

Dosage and administration

The recommended dose is 10-20mg/kg twice daily for seven days. This dose may be increased and/or repeated more frequently at the Veterinary Surgeon's discretion. The dog may be dosed with the capsule or alternatively the capsules may be added to a little feed.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of the reach of children.

As with all penicillins the product may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following ingestion.

Not to be used in animals with a known allergy to penicillin.

Do not treat dogs less than 10 kg bodyweight.

Not to be administered to small herbivores.

As with all other penicillins, bacterial resistance to amoxycillin may occur. Thus, antibiotic sensitivity testing should be considered if a clinical condition fails to respond to treatment within 5 days.

In common with many antibiotics, administration of amoxicillin may disturb the gut flora.

Operator warnings

Penicillins and Cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross-reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.

Do not handle this product if you know that you are sensitized or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.

Handle this preparation with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions. If you develop symptoms following exposure such as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.

Wash hands after use.

Drug interactions

Amoxycare Capsules are unlikely to interact significantly with any of the other drugs commonly administered to dogs. It is not recommended to administer bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics concomitantly.

Use during pregnancy or lactation

As with all other antibiotics, Amoxycare Capsules should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. There is no evidence that the use of amoxycillin presents any particular hazard either to the dam or to the foetus.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Protect from light.

Dispose of unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

500.

Further information

Nil.

Marketing authorisation number

VM 12597/4036.